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﻿Open-Rank Faculty Position in the Modern Middle East

The Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University invites applications for an open-rank (tenured or tenure-track) faculty position in the modern Middle East.

Applicants must have training, linguistic expertise, and research and teaching interests in the region. Priority will be given to scholars with expertise in one or more of the following three areas: (a) Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States; (b) Syria and Lebanon; (c) Turkey. Applications in all fields of the Social Sciences are welcome with preference given to anthropology, sociology, political science, history, and Middle East Studies.

This is a joint position between the Crown Center and the candidate’s relevant department. The successful applicant will hold a full-time appointment, half of it based in the Crown Center and half of it based in the candidate’s discipline. At the Crown Center, the successful applicant will serve as a member of the Center’s core research staff and take part in all Center activities. In the department of appointment, the candidate will teach one course per semester.

Applications – consisting of a letter of intent, a c.v., a brief statement of research and teaching interests, a chapter or article length writing sample, and three letters of reference – should be submitted electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4705.
Senior applicants may submit the names of three references in lieu of formal letters.

Completed applications will be reviewed beginning October 31, 2014.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse intellectual community; we strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.

﻿Junior Scholar Fellowship

The Crown Center for Middle East Studies is offering one-year fellowships to outstanding scholars of Middle East politics, economics, history, religion, or social developments for the 2015-2016 academic year. This fellowship can be either a post-doctoral position for new PhDs or a research fellowship for assistant professors during a year off from teaching. It would allow junior scholars the flexibility and means to advance a specific research project related to the contemporary Middle East.

About the Crown Center The Crown Center's research interests encompass the twenty-two members of the Arab League, stretching from Morocco to Iraq, as well as Israel, Turkey, and Iran. The Center's research focus extends well beyond Arab-Israeli tensions to include Middle East politics and history, Islamic studies, economic and social developments, and regional security and arms control.

The Center's research staff reflects its broad geopolitical focus. During its ten years of operation, experienced researchers with high-level expertise about Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, GCC and Saudi Arabia have conducted research for the Center. In addition to hosting conferences, seminars, and workshops, the Center has created tools for "real-time" distribution of analyses regarding current developments and events in the Middle East with its "Middle East Brief." The Center also publishes a Working Paper series to promote young scholars' opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the “Crown Essay” series which focuses on important debates related to the region. Additionally, the Center's staff teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level courses at Brandeis University.

Eligibility
The 2015-2016 junior research fellowship is open to both recent PhDs (as a post-doctoral position) and assistant professors in Middle East related fields. PhD must be completed by September 1, 2015.

Terms
This fellowship is a one-year appointment beginning September 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. The stipend for these 10 months will be $45,000. In addition, funding is available for research, travel, and related expenses. Fringe benefits will be available during the appointment period.

Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Crown Center during the tenure of the fellowship. During their residence, fellows are required to produce a Working Paper related to his/her research project, write a Middle East Brief, and participate in all Crown Center seminars, conferences and other events.

a. In five to seven pages (Double spaced 12 pt. font) please explain the project you would undertake if you received this fellowship. In addition please include a separate bibliography of works to demonstrate how this project relates to the current literature.

b. A strong proposal will articulate a clear hypothesis and methodology; outlines a clear and realistic work plan; and demonstrates how this contributes to an original understanding of the Middle East.

3) Writing Samples

a. Please include a writing sample of no more than 20 pages.
b. Please include a Dissertation Abstract of no more than 2 pages.

4) CV and Publication List

a. Please include your CV and list of your publications.

5) Three letters of Recommendation

a. Please list the names, addresses and occupations of the three persons, not related to you, who will submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.

Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline for the application to be complete.

Mailing and Emailing InstructionsPlease mail or email the application and letters to:
Marilyn Horowitz
Crown Center for Middle East Studies
Brandeis University
MS 010
415 South St.
Waltham, MA 02454

marilynh@brandeis.edu

Review ProcessThe applications will be reviewed for:

1) The project’s quality and originality
2) The strength of the methodology
3) The project’s contribution to the field
4) The qualification of the candidate.